Ahead of the new season, England national team forward Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United to Barcelona, shared his impressions of the team’s initial training sessions. According to him, the preparation process in Spain is markedly different from that in England and has posed serious physical and technical challenges.
New environment and intense preparation
Rashford described the experience as entirely new and exciting for him:
— Here, the training sessions are very intense and fast-paced. It’s unlike English football, so adapting quickly isn’t easy. The pre-season preparation was quite tough, and after some training sessions, I was completely exhausted, — he said.
Main reasons for the differences
The forward explained that the main difficulties were not about the running volume, but rather about constant ball work and ball control drills. Every training session requires quick decision-making with the ball, demanding high mental and physical readiness from the players. In addition, the Spanish climate also influenced the training process.
Discipline and goals for the new season
Rashford admitted that his physical condition is not yet ideal but emphasized that the team’s high level and on-field style give him confidence:
— I’m looking forward to the start of the new season and facing new opponents. I want to achieve big goals with this team, — he noted.
From Marcus’s words, it is clear that training at Barcelona presents him with new challenges and growth opportunities. Fans are eagerly awaiting his first appearances in La Liga and on the European stage.
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